Freezer Cooking for the Holidays

I’m not sure where I would be without my freezer. It’s a kitchen tool that I regularly use to help me get a little ahead of the game. Not only do I use it to stash a surplus of sale meats and excess veggies from our produce co-op, but I also use my freezer to store pre-made meals and meal components for quick bites any time of the day.

And the freezer (whether it’s a deep freeze or the one attached to your refrigerator) is never more helpful than during the busy month of December. Between evenings out and family get-togethers, meal times would be a harried affair. But, they don’t have to be. Use your freezer to help you and yours enjoy a happier holiday.

3. Make the feast in advance.

Even special occasion meals can be made in advance and frozen for later use. Mashed potatoes, butternut squash puree, cranberry sauce and gravy are all accompaniments that freeze well. Brisket and roast turkey can even be made ahead and enjoyed later. Cakes and pies and, of course, cookies, freeze and thaw exceptionally well. Develop an easy, make-ahead menu for your holiday feasts.

Freezer cooking is not rocket science. It is an easy and affordable way to have delicious convenience foods to help you enjoy your holidays a little more.

How do you make the most of mealtimes during the holidays?

A foodie at heart, Jessica Fisher has learned to reconcile a tight budget with her love for great food. As a busy mom of six voracious eaters, she regularly shares healthy, delicious and budget-friendly recipes at GoodCheapEats. She also writes at her parenting blog, LifeasMOM.

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